YOUR COMMUNITY
Improving driver safety

The staff of the Caregiver Resource Center of the Steuben County Office for the Aging can help sort out issues and make suggestions for improving elderly driving safety.

For confidential help call 664-298 or visit the Steuben County Office for the Aging web site at www.steubencony.org.

Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary of Unit 173 meets every second Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Charles Wescott Post on William Streeet in Bath.

SPCA donations

The Finger Lakes SPCA is requesting area residents to continue donating returnable cans and bottles to the shelter on State Route 54. The recyclable materials are a significant source of income for the SPCA.

Volunteers also are needed to assist in the delivery of returnable materials to recycling centers and in walking dogs and cleaning facilities. For further information, call 776-3039. Communication problems?

The Center for Dispute Settlement is offering a free service to Steuben County residents to help with communication skills. The service is for residents under the age of 21. Services are confidential and a neutral person is available to help individuals.

For more information contact the Center for Dispute Settlement in Bath at 776- 6976. H-port American Legion meetings

The Hammondsport American Legion Auxiliary Unit 0407 will meet at 2 p.m. of the first Sunday every month at The Hammondsport American Legion, Rt. 54. KLP launches Annual Membership Drive

Keuka Lake Players has revamped their membership benefits for the 2007 season. Members joining KLP at the basic level will get the monthly E-newsletter, an invitation to the Annual Dinner, discounts on tickets for the three show season, preferred seating and free admission to in-house theater craft workshops. Dues are $10 for basic individual or $25 for basic family membership which includes all immediate family members.

Keuka Lake Players is a community based voluntary organization, dedicated to preserving, encouraging and teaching live theater in West Central New York by providing opportunities for the public to see learn about and take part in live theater. Students interested in the arts are encouraged with KLP granted scholarships. The organization also contributes to local community projects with talents and funding.

For more information contact Stewart at 776-9523, or Membership Coordinator, Amber Payne at 346-9523. Village of Bath Housing Authority Board

The Village of Bath Housing Authority Board will meet at 4 p.m. the forth Monday of every month (except where a Holiday occures, then it will be held the week before.) Dormann Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Dormann Library will hold their next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. May 14 in the Empire Room of the Library Building at 101 West Morris Street. Bath.

Please call the Library at 776-4613 to confirm that the regular meeting has not been rescheduled. Cancer kickball tournament

The 4th annual Billy Apenowich Memorial Kick Cancer Kickball Tournament will be held Sunday, June 3 at the Bath soccer complex. This is a fun filled all day event. Teams consist of 8-12 players, half adults and half under the age of 14.

For more information on this tournament, or anyone interested in being a part of the organizing committee, contact Joyce at 566-3929. Spring story programs

The Dormann Library will hold a program for children under three and their parent/ caregiver. The program is held on Mondays from 10:30-11:00 a.m. until June 11. Songs, rhymes, and simple stories will be presented.

The preschool story hour is for ages three-five. The program will be on Wednesdays from 10:30- 11:30 a.m.until June 13. Each week has a special theme with stories, songs, games, and a craft.

Visit the library web site at www.dormannlibrary.org for a list of the themes.

The Dormann Library is located at 101 W. Morris Street in Bath. For more information call 776-4613. Avoca Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2007-2008 school year will be held at the Avoca Central School on the following dates:

+ From Noon to 6 p.m. April 23.

+ From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 24.

To register, parents will need to show a birth certificate proving that their child will be at least five years old by Dec. 1, 2007 and a current immunization record. Immunizations are required for public school attendance before entering.

Phone calls will be accepted for appointments on April 3 and 4 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. only. Call Mrs. Weldy in the Elementary Office at 566- 2221 x-122. Mother's Day Smorgasbord

St. James Episcopal Church in Hammondsport will hold their annual Mother's Day Smorgasbord Supper from 4-6:30 p.m. May 5. The cost is as follows: $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-12 and free for children 3 years of age and younger. Take outs will be available. The menu will include roast beef, ham, chicken, and meatloaf with a variety of casseroles, fruit and assorted salads, vegetables, assorted breads, dessert and beverages. A complimentary glass of wine will be available for those that are 21 years of age and older. The event will be chaired by Nancy French. Victims of Domestic Violence Women's Support Group

Victims of Domestic Violence Women's Support Group will meet from 6-7 p.m. Thursday evenings. For more information call 1-800- 286-3407. The next meeting will be held on April 26.

Senior trips

A Bath Village/Town senior trip will be held on May 16 Belhurst Castle Fun Day. Sign ups will be held Monday, April 30 at 1 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village of Bath Municipal Building, 110 Liberty St., Bath. P-burgh Senior Citizens Club

The Prattsburgh Senior Citizens Club will meet at 6 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month through Nov. 2007 in the Prattsburgh Methodist Church dining room, 4 Porter St. The meeting are open to all Prattsburgh seniors, ages 55 and over. Bring a dish to pass and your own table servie, enjoy the social time, special events, get to know your neighbors, meet new friends and reconnect with old friends. For additional information call 522- 7853. Wine Country Toastmasters

Wine Country Toastmasters will meet the first and third Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at the County Health Care Facility, Co. Rte. 113, Bath. The meeting will discuss enhancing communication and leadership skills.

For more information call 776-6813 or email at tbilancio@bilancio.org. "To Have and to Hold"

"To Have and to Hold," an exhibit of classic wedding gowns of yesteryear, presented by Lorraine Loomis- Konig, will be on display until June 17 at The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, 8419 State Route 54, Hammondsport. The museum is open daily from 10-4 until April 30. Beginning May 1, the museum will be open 9-5, Mon.-Sat., and 10-5 on Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors 65 and older and $4 for students 7- 18. Children under six are free. Group rates sare 10 or more are available.

For more information call 569-2160 or go online to www.glenncurtissmuseum.o rg. Bath Area Community Chorus

The Bath Area Community Chorus is looking for members. Singers residing in the Bath area and surrounding communities are welcome to participate in the new choral group. Rehearsals will be held at Haverling High School on the following dates: + From 2- 4 p.m. April 29 + From 7-9 p.m. May 8

+ From 2-4 p.m. May 20

An informal performance follows the last rehearsal at 4:30 p.m. in the Haverling High School Auditorium. The group will be led by Neil Bryson, Choral Director at Haverling High School; Dr. Carl Johengen, Co-Minister of Music at St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Bath; and Mrs. Peg Inglis, Director of Music at the First Presbyterian Church of Bath. For more information, send an e-mail to bathchorus@yahoo.com.